Gurugram’s Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) is set for a major upgrade, with the Haryana government recommending that the entire 14-kilometre stretch from Ghata to National Highway-48 (NH-48) be built as an elevated corridor with an interchange at Vatika Chowk.
The proposal was discussed in a high-level meeting in Chandigarh chaired by chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, with Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh, state minister Rao Narbir Singh and senior officials in attendance. During the meeting, it was decided that the elevated road will run from Faridabad Road near Ghata up to NH-48, with Vatika Chowk acting as a crucial connection point to Sohna Road and other key corridors.
According to officials, tenders for the elevated highway from NH-48 to Vatika Chowk will be invited soon. A fresh detailed project report (DPR) will also be prepared for the elevated stretch from Vatika Chowk to Ghata Road, with the tendering process for this portion targeted for completion within three months.
The key reason behind opting for a fully elevated design is the persistent waterlogging caused by the Badshahpur drain, which runs along SPR. Elevating the carriageway is expected to keep traffic above flood-prone sections, improve safety and ensure smoother connectivity between Gurugram’s rapidly growing residential and commercial sectors, the Delhi–Jaipur highway and the Dwarka Expressway cloverleaf.
Once completed, the corridor is expected to ease congestion, cut travel time and enhance regional connectivity for commuters using SPR and NH-48.
